Director Scientific Office, Cell and Gene Therapies

$192,000 - $288,000/Yr

U014 (FCRS = US014) Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation - East Hanover, NJ

Full-time - Senior

East Hanover, NJ

About the position

As the Director of the Scientific Office for Cell and Gene Therapies (CGT) Technical Research & Development (TRD), you will lead the scientific standards and innovation efforts to support Novartis' CGT portfolio. This role involves guiding scientific strategies, engaging with external partners, and ensuring the execution of scientific endeavors to enhance the CGT pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Scientific Office of Cell and Gene Therapies (CGT) in TRD Biologics & CGT, including accountability for CGT scientific governance meetings.
• Accountable for the CGT scientific strategy and driving the long-term strategic plan in collaboration with the CGT leadership team.
• Act as operational manager for up to 10 senior associates in matrix leadership roles.
• Ensure a broad overview of the industry, academic, and regulatory landscape for CGT development, scouting current and future trends and technologies.
• Inspire and energize the CGT organization to explore and implement cutting-edge development, production, and automation technologies.
• Drive scientific rigor and knowledge curation within the CGT organization, including effective scientific project consultancy.
• Build and maintain a stakeholder network within Novartis, including collaboration with Biomedical Research, Technical Operations, and Development.
• Set up and drive an external engagement strategy for CGT in alignment with the broader TRD strategy.

Requirements

• PhD degree in a technical or scientific area or proven track record of scientific expertise.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in related fields, with at least 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of development and manufacturing technologies.
• Proven track record in leading and engaging people in matrixed, cross-disciplinary, and multi-cultural environments.
• Coaching skills and strong communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain a network.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in senior scientific roles.
• Several years in pharmaceutical development or production.

Benefits

• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off benefits including vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Sign-on bonus
• Restricted stock units
• Discretionary awards